Short Term Area Use Permit

If your event does not qualify as a special event but would like to close a street to vehicular traffic (e.g. for a block party) you will need to apply for a short term encroachment permit.

Short term Encroachment Permit Application

*Please note closures of non-local streets will require more heightened review. A non-local street typically has a yellow divider line as pictured. Please verify whether a street qualifies as local or non-local.

What is a Special Event?

See if you qualify as special event.

Apply for a Special Event Permit

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*Please note that in order to receive a short-term encroachment permit:

• A majority of the residents/tenants on the block where the encroachment will take place must be in support or the street/sidewalk closure.
• You will need to complete a Short Term Encroachment Petition(PDF, 163KB) for your permit.
• For information regarding ongoing street closures please review the new Flex Streets License Requirements(PDF, 176KB).